Bloomberg recently had a report about Hilton Hotels properties in newly opened Myanmar (formerly Burma). Hilton was one of the first chains to build in Southeast Asian country since sanctions have eased over the last couple of years. ...
Amtrak Train Derails in Philadelphia – 240 Onboard, 50 injured
On May 13th, 2015, an Amtrak train derail appears to have taken place on a track near Philadelphia and several injuries resulted. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you haven’t...
Review: Hyatt Regency Pittsburgh Airport – Excellent Airport Hotel
I have stayed at the Hyatt Regency Pittsburgh Airport more times than I care to count. We live in Pittsburgh and for one reason or another, it always seems to make sense. This was the first of several posts...
Country Count: Which Count, Which Don’t
The more I travel, the more I realize I have so much more to do. But when you’re counting countries it’s hard to know which ones count and which ones don’t. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a...
Getting What You Pay For…
If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you haven’t followed us on Facebook or Instagram, add us today. This is loosely about travel, but mostly it’s not. A friend of mine, we will...
Introducing Jimmy Chan and the Grand Hyatt Macau
It was our first visit to Macau (my 40th or 45th country depending on whom you ask and what they consider a country). Naturally, it was also our first stay in the Grand Hyatt Macau. If you are considering booking...
Hyatt Place NYC – Punching Above Its Weight
As Hyatt expands their footprint in the Big Apple, the Hyatt Place New York City delivers tremendous value for money and punches above its weight. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support...
Beautiful Myanmar
A photographer captured some beautiful images of Myanmar (Burma) and it is worth sharing. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you haven’t followed us on Facebook or Instagram, add us today. Photoset...
New Reasons to Visit an Old Favorite: Hyatt Regency Hong Kong Sha Tin
Hyatt Regency Hong Kong Sha Tin was our first Hyatt hotel and started a passion for the city and the hotel chain. But there are new reasons to visit an old favorite when visiting HK. If you are considering booking...
BREAKING: Grand Hyatt Baha Mar Opening Delayed
With an opening slated for May 1st, it looks like Hyatt will have to push the opening of their Bahamas property, Grand Hyatt Baha Mar. There is currently no updated time frame for when the property will open for...
Five Ways to Earn Frequent Flyer Miles Without Flying
This is part of my introduction series for new readers that may not know of these ways to use miles and points. The following are five ways to earn frequent flyer miles without flying at all. If you are...
Maserati and National Partnership Continues After the Rental
If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you haven’t followed us on Facebook or Instagram, add us today. I opened my mail recently and saw a letter from Maserati to me. Though...
Inspired by British Airways: London to Kuala Lumpur
British Airways has produced amazing short videos in the past. Before I include links of those, this one just came to me in an email yesterday from Heathrow and I think it looks stunning. I wasn’t aware they were...
How to Drive Like a Boss with National Car Rental’s Maserati
Previously, I posted about my experience renting the Maserati Ghibli from National Car Rental, but I didn’t really post the details of the rental itself or the costs. In this installment, you will learn how you too can rent...
Driving a Maserati with National
I had a chance to drive a Maserati from National Car Rental on a trip to Los Angeles. It was, perhaps, the greatest rental car decision I have ever made. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit...
URGENT! Chairman’s Upgrade Certificates Premature Expiration
If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you haven’t followed us on Facebook or Instagram, add us today. Chairman’s Preferred status holder with US Airways (there are many from the challenges offered...
Why consumers still need the Department of Transportation’s consumer protection: CFR 399.88
This is why consumers still need the Department of Transportation’s consumer protection CFR 399.88: Mistake Fares. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you haven’t followed us on Facebook or Instagram, add us...
The Value of Points – Even Hotel Employees Don’t Know What They Are Worth
If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you haven’t followed us on Facebook or Instagram, add us today. Scenario Let me just give you a little glimpse into an interaction I had...
American Airlines $450 Business Class Fare to China Update
American Airlines issued business class tickets to China for $450 as part of a mistake fare. This post is an update in regards to that mistake fare. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click...
UPDATE: Merged Already? Did American Airlines Match My US Airways Status?
In 2015 US Airways and American Airlines merged which came with its own benefits and complications. This post discusses an early merger of the two loyalty programs. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click...
